Three ways to vote in Brantford’s 2026 Municipal Election

BRANTFORD, ON – Voter Information Letters will be mailed over the coming days and will outline when, where and how eligible Brantford electors can cast their ballots in the 2026 Municipal Election. Letters should be received by October 1. If you do not receive your letter, please contact the City of Brantford’s Municipal Election team at Election@brantford.ca or 519-759-4150.
 
Eligible electors can choose from three voting options this October:

Online voting

Online voting, also known as Vote by Internet, will be available from Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. Voters can cast their ballot from anywhere with internet access using their own computer or mobile device, including personal assistive technology if needed. Information about how to access online voting will be provided in Voter Information Letters and will be available at Brantford.ca/Election.

Advance voting

In-person advance voting will take place from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, located at 254 North Park Street, and Brantford City Hall, located at 58 Dalhousie Street. Free parking will be available at Municipal Lot 3 (Darling Street) for those voting at City Hall.

Election Day voting

On Election Day, Monday, October 26, voting locations will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Brantford will use a Vote Anywhere in Your Ward model, which will allow a voter to vote at any polling station within their ward. Anyone unsure of which ward they live or own property in can visit Brantford.ca/FindMyWard to confirm.
 
Eligible electors may only cast one ballot in the City of Brantford, regardless of how many properties they own or rent within the city. Voters will cast a ballot for one Mayor and two Ward Councillor candidates.

Identification

Voters are reminded to bring their Voter Notification Letter and identification showing their name and qualifying Brantford address to voting locations. A list of Election Day voting locations and acceptable identification is available at Brantford.ca/Election.

Voting by proxy

Eligible electors who are unable to vote themselves may appoint a voting proxy to cast a ballot in person on their behalf. Information about voting by proxy, including the requirements and application process, is available at Brantford.ca/Election.

For more information about voting, including eligibility, accessible voting options and acceptable identification, visit Brantford.ca/Election.

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